The
Find Files or Folders option in Windows 95, 98 and 98SE is a very
useful feature. Once you've read these tips and tricks, you should
become more efficient and comfortable while using this powerful
tool. The Find Files or Folders tool has a few features and
options you may not even be aware of, or know how to use.
1. To
access the Find Files or Folders feature, Click Start then
navigate to Find > Find Files or Folders. Tip:
You can also press the Windows button (usually between CTRL and
ALT on the left of your keyboard) and then the F key to open
the Find feature. Windows Key + F
2. The
Find Files or Folders window will open. The Named field is for
file or folder names. The Containing text field is used to search
for text within a file and the Look in option is used to select
which folder or drive to look in. Be sure the Include Subfolders
box is checked so the program scans all the folders. You can also
click browse to narrow down the search to a specific location.
3. The
Date tab is used to narrow a search. From this tab you can select
to search between certain dates. This is helpful if you know you
created, modified or last accessed a file between given dates.
Just select find all files (and the option in the drop down menu
most appropriate), select the between option and enter the two
dates. You can also choose to search for files that were modifies,
created or last accessed during x amount of months or x amount of
days.
4. The
Advanced Tab has even more options to assist in locating a file.
The Of type drop down box allows you to select a specific file
type from a large list. You can also select to search by file
size. Either by: at least or at most then the number of KB you
select. Note that 1024 KB is equal to 1 Megabyte.
5.
You'll also notice the Find Files or Folders, just like most
programs, has a menu bar at the top with File, Edit, View, Options
and Help. Although all are useful, the most significant in your
file searches may be the Options menu. From this small menu you
can select to search by CaSe SeNsItIvItY. This means the name you
enter must be the correct capitalization in order for it to return
any results. You may also elect to save your results.
